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InterNations - A Place for French in Milan

Bonjour to all of our French in Milan! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Milan? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Milan will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Milan. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Francois Carpentier

Francois Carpentier

With the help of InterNations, my wife and I met a lot of other French expats at the famous aperitivos here in Milan.

Annabelle Molenaar

Annabelle Molenaar

The Milan Community of InterNations is just so great: regular events -- several easy-going Ambassadors -- really friendly expat crowd!

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Milan

41,102
members in Milan
1,186
French members
58
monthly events
2,622
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What French expats love about living in Milan

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Milan, we asked our French members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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What makes life in Milan enjoyable for me is the incredible food. — French expat living in Milan
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Living in Milan, I really enjoy the friendliness of the people. — French expat living in Milan
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One of the highlights of living in Milan is the delicious food and how easy it is to travel around Italy and abroad. — French expat living in Milan
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What I like about Milan is working with colleagues who are genuinely open-minded. — French expat living in Milan
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our French members had on their minds:

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Living in Milan is challenging due to all the administrative formalities: getting IDs, residence permits, health cards, and dealing with banks or the post office is exhausting. — French expat living in Milan
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What makes life harder in Milan is the bureaucracy. I am shocked by how difficult paperwork remains, even for an EU citizen. — French expat living in Milan
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One downside of living in Milan is that it is hard for foreigners to integrate without speaking the language. — French expat living in Milan
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One downside of living in Milan is that I really don't like the hot summers. — French expat living in Milan
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Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Meet fellow French at our events in Milan

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Milan.

InterNations Official October Event by Lianne
InterNations Official October Event by Lianne
Let's get together and celebrate connections in an international relaxed atmosphere You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dress code: Smart Elegant, don’t forget to wear your smile 😃 Arrival time ideally between h19.30&h21.30🙏 In case you arr
Let's get together and celebrate connections in an international relaxed atmosphere You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dress code: Smart Elegant, don’t forget to wear your smile 😃 Arrival time ideally between h19.30&h21.30🙏 In case you arr
InterNations Milan November Official Event
InterNations Milan November Official Event
Join us for this new Official Event!!! Meet expats and global minds from all over the world, enjoy finger food and amazing drinks, get to know new members, and make the best out of your night! You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dresscode: smar
Join us for this new Official Event!!! Meet expats and global minds from all over the world, enjoy finger food and amazing drinks, get to know new members, and make the best out of your night! You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dresscode: smar
InterNations Official November Event by Lianne
InterNations Official November Event by Lianne
Let's get together and celebrate connections in an international relaxed atmosphere You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dress code: Smart Elegant, don’t forget to wear your smile 😃 Arrival time ideally between h19.30&h21.30🙏 In case you arr
Let's get together and celebrate connections in an international relaxed atmosphere You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dress code: Smart Elegant, don’t forget to wear your smile 😃 Arrival time ideally between h19.30&h21.30🙏 In case you arr
InterNations Milan November Newcomers' Event
InterNations Milan November Newcomers' Event
Join us for our InterNations Milan Newcomers' Event! Whether you've just joined InterNations or you're a long-time member looking to welcome new faces, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with Milan's international community. The evening will begin with a short introduction covering: - How
Join us for our InterNations Milan Newcomers' Event! Whether you've just joined InterNations or you're a long-time member looking to welcome new faces, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with Milan's international community. The evening will begin with a short introduction covering: - How

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Weekend Social Group
Weekend Social Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Skiing and Snowboarding Group
Skiing and Snowboarding Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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French Expats in Milan Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Milan exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Moral Capital" of Italy, as its inhabitants claim, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Milan’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Milan.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Milan to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Milan at Our Events

Our community in Milan is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Milan’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Italy nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Milan!

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